Lake Snow, Dangerous Cold Ahead for Rochester

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Residents of Rochester, New York can expect continued cold and snowy weather over the next several days, with accumulating lake effect snow showers expected through Saturday morning and dangerously cold temperatures on Friday that could lead to frostbite in as little as 30-60 minutes of exposure. A Yellow Alert has been issued for the dangerous cold on Friday.

Why it matters

Lake effect snow and extreme cold can pose significant risks to public safety, including hazardous driving conditions, power outages, and health concerns like hypothermia and frostbite. Residents need to be prepared and take proper precautions when venturing outdoors.

The details

The lake effect snow will start later this morning and continue through Saturday, with the heaviest snowfall expected near the lakeshore. The wind will shift, so the snow won't be constant for everyone, but it will eventually focus on Wayne County. On Friday morning, wind chills are expected to be 15 to 25 degrees below zero, which can cause frostbite in just 30-60 minutes of exposure. Temperatures are not expected to get above 10 degrees.

• The lake effect snow will start later this morning and continue through Saturday morning.
• Friday morning wind chills will be 15 to 25 degrees below zero.

What’s next

Residents should continue to monitor weather forecasts and take appropriate precautions, such as dressing warmly and limiting time outdoors, to stay safe during the cold and snowy conditions.